The origin of the first “cocktail” is disputed; however, New Orleans’ Sazerac is widely considered the oldest cocktail recognizable by name. It is also the city’s most iconic classic mixed drink.

The Season of Lent begins next week. The 40 days of preparation before Easter is used by Christians to look inward and do some soul searching. It is often a time of fasting and intentional faith ...

Three parades will roll Thursday night in New Orleans with scores of masked riders on colorful floats. More processions will ...

Manitou Springs Carnivale is Saturday. The Carnivale Parade starts at 1 p.m. and runs along Manitou Avenue from the Manitou ...

From France’s galette des rois to the green, purple, and gold king cakes of New Orleans, there’s something sweet for everyone ...

March 4 is a many-faceted celebration for Lidia Trempe, owner of Rudy’s Strudel & Bakery in Parma. First, it’s Mardi Gras/Fat ...

The dates of the Jewish holiday of Passover are also based on a lunar calendar and change year to year. In 2025, Passover ...

Pączki, king cake, Swedish semlor: you can find innumerable varieties all across Chicago and the suburbs for your Fat Tuesday ...

From crawfish boils and Cajun cook-offs to late-night bar parties and burlesque shows, here are a few ways to celebrate Fat ...